New Jersey independent living
Independent living in Monmouth County, NJ
Independent living in Monmouth County is for active older adults who want community, meals and less upkeep, without needing daily hands-on care.
You don't pay. There's no fee.
Who independent living in Monmouth County fits
It fits a parent who manages daily life but is tired of a house, stairs, driving or eating alone. Most communities include some meals, housekeeping, transportation and a calendar of activities. Personal care is not included, though many residents add a few hours of home care later.
Monmouth has many retirees and second homes near the shore. Families out of state often arrange care for a parent here and want one person to keep them updated.
Where families look
Families ask us about communities and senior apartments in and around Red Bank, Freehold, Middletown, Marlboro, Holmdel, Long Branch, Asbury Park and Rumson. Being close to family and to doctors at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Monmouth Medical Center, Riverview Medical Center and CentraState usually decides the shortlist.
How we help
We sit with you first, then send private-pay independent living options in writing, with what each includes and what costs extra. You visit on your own schedule and decide. You don't pay. There's no fee.
If help at home would let your parent stay put a while longer, compare home care in Monmouth County and assisted living in Monmouth County.
Questions to ask on a visit
- What is included in the monthly fee: meals, housekeeping, transportation, utilities?
- Is there an entrance fee or community fee, and is any of it refundable?
- Can residents bring in a private aide later, and is there assisted living on the same campus?
- How are rent increases handled each year?
Monmouth County: what the official New Jersey list shows
The New Jersey license file lists 86 senior care settings in Monmouth County: 33 assisted living settings, 5 memory or dementia care settings, 1 personal care home, 14 adult day centers and 33 nursing homes. They are spread across 31 towns.
The towns with the most licensed listings are Freehold (10), Wall (8), Holmdel (7), Eatontown (6), Tinton Falls (6), Manalapan (5).
Independent living is not a licensed care type, so it is not in this file. If care needs grow, these licensed settings are where a move usually goes next, so it helps to know which are nearby.
Licensed names in Monmouth County
- All American Assisted Living at Tinton Falls, Farmingdale
- Applewood Village, Freehold
- Arbor Terrace Monmouth, Shrewsbury
- Arbor Terrace of Middletown, Middletown
- Arbor Terrace Shrewsbury, Tinton Falls
- Artis Senior Living of Eatontown, Eatontown
- Atria Tinton Falls, Tinton Falls
- Bayside Manor, Keansburg
- Brandywine Living at Governor's Crossing, Englishtown
- Brandywine Living at Howell, Howell
- Brandywine Living at Reflections at Colts Neck, Colts Neck
- Brandywine Living at the Sycamore, Shrewsbury
- Brandywine Living at Wall, Wall
- Brighton Gardens of Middletown, Middletown
- Brightview Eatontown, llc, Eatontown
- Brightview Holmdel, Holmdel
- Complete Care at Holmdel llc, Holmdel
- Continuing Care at Seabrook, Tinton Falls
- Mattison Crossing at Manalapan Avenue, Freehold
- Mira Vie at Manalapan, Manalapan
- Mira Vie at Tinton Falls, Tinton Falls
- Monmouth Crossing, Freehold
- Senior Living Residences Marlboro, Morganville
- Springpoint Living at Manalapan, Manalapan
- Sunnyside Manor, Wall
- Sunrise Assisted Living of Lincroft, Lincroft
- Sunrise Assisted Living of Marlboro, Marlboro
- Sunrise Assisted Living of Wall, Wall
- Sunrise of Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury
- The Village at Meadowbrook, Matawan
New Jersey names come from NJ DOH All_LTC.xlsx dated August 21, 2026. We list names only. We do not rank, rate, or publish prices or openings. See every licensed listing or search the state directly.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does independent living cost in Monmouth County?
- It depends on the community, apartment size and what is included. Ask each community for its written fee schedule. We do not publish community prices.
- Is independent living the same as assisted living?
- No. Independent living is housing and services without daily hands-on care. Assisted living adds help with bathing, dressing and medications.
- Do families pay you?
- You don't pay. There's no fee. A licensed agency may pay us a referral fee after a successful private-pay start of care. We do not take a fee on Medicaid funded care.
Ways to start
Sit with us first. Then pick the home.
- Call (201) 686-8232. Best for an immediate need such as a discharge this week.
- Take the two minute care quiz
- See how we help families
- Print the tour question checklist
- Communities and agencies: partner with us
Informational and referral only. Not medical, legal, or insurance advice. We do not operate communities or employ aides, and we do not publish community prices, waitlists, or bed counts. Verify licensing and current rates with each community or agency.
This site is not medical or financial advice. Confirm coverage with the plan or the state Medicaid office. Facility fees are set by the community.